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LM08 ZTW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,265 mi
Last recorded111,265 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 ZTW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,265 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 111,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,835 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 103,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 94,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,891 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 83,891 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 77,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 71,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside wheel arch cover missing

oil level below minimum (topped up)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,273 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside wheel arch cover missing

oil level below minimum (topped up)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 44,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level slightly low

slight travel and foot and handbrake

slightly low readings at nearside rear handbrake

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,880 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level slightly low

slight travel and foot and handbrake

slightly low readings at nearside rear handbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,977 miles

handbrake travel at lever

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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LM08 ZTW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM08 ZTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM08 ZTW registered?

LM08 ZTW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LM08 ZTW safe to buy?

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